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    Halifax Pride Week

    Jul 23 to Jul 27
    Halifax's Pride Week celebrations offer events and activities that are accessible to everyone. All visitors are invited to enjoy movie screenings, youth art exhibits, drag shows and workshops, softball challenges, an AIDS walk, brunch and silent auction, cabaret nights, club nights, a Pride Parade and more.

      Address: Various Locations Halifax NS
      Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 902 429-5429 
       

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      Alexander Keith’s Natal Day Festival

      Jul 31 to Aug 04
      Alexander Keith's Natal Day Festival celebrates the civic holiday dedicated to the communities in and around Halifax and Dartmouth. Events and activities include a parade, live entertainment, sporting events, festival tents, family games, a huge fireworks display and more.

        Address: Various Locations Halifax NS
        Telephone 1 902 490-6773 
         

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        Halifax International Buskers Festival

        Aug 07 to Aug 17
        The annual Busker Festival is a haligonian favourite, and always manages to attract many well-known street performers and buskers from around the world. Vendors, food, beer gardens, children's activities and a surplus of lively performances are available at this large festival.

          Address: Halifax Waterfront
          Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 902 429-2105 
           

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          Atlantic Fringe Festival

          Aug 28 to Sep 07
          Theatre performances by an eclectic group of artists throughout Canada, the US and the UK. This week long event offers entertainment that is fresh and off-beat. Send an Email Send an Email 
           

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          Nova Scotia International Air Show

          Aug 31, Sep 06 to Sep 07
          This annual government-sanctioned air force flying exhibition showcases various aerial displays, including aerial stunts and army tactical demonstrations. There is also a selection of static aircraft to browse and a huge market that houses local vendors and businesses.

          NOTE: The Sept. 2007 show has been cancelled but will return in 2008.

            Address: Halifax International Airport Enfield
            Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 902 465-2725 
             

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            Atlantic Film Festival

            Sep 11 to Sep 20
            The Atlantic Film Festival's aim is to build a strong film industry in Atlantic Canada, promote local films and filmmakers and bring regional and international films to a local audience. A variety of movies made by filmmakers across the world are presented during the course of the festival.

              Address: Various Locations Halifax NS
              Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 902 422-3456 
               

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              Atlantic Wedding Showcase

              Oct 05
              "The Largest Fall Bridal Show in Atlantic Canada
              Sunday October 5, 2008
              11-4:30 PM
              Tickets available online, at the door, or after September 1st at
              Annabell's Fashions Quinpool Rd. Halifax or Dreams Bridal & Floral Boutique Main St.Dart.
              Advanced $6.00, $8.00 at the door.
              2 Fashion Shows, Exciting Demostrations, A chance to Win A Cruise from Expedia Cruise Ship Centers,
              Several Door Prize Draws including Diamond Jewelry from Charm Jewellers.
              Send an Email Send an Email 
              Telephone 1 902 462-2969 
               

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              Canadian Offshore Resources Exhibition and Conference

              Oct 07 to Oct 10
              As Atlantic Canada's oldest and most prestigious oil and gas event, the Canadian Offshore Resources Exhibition (CORE) and Conference is an annual gathering of decision makers and experts in the oil and gas industry. The purpose of the conference is to identify, promote and support the development of opportunities in hydrocarbon and associated energy industries.

              Nova Scotia has tremendous untapped potential for energy development. Already boasting excellent geologic indicators for petroleum and endowed with some of the most powerful tidal forces in the world, Nova Scotia also has new ideas for innovative licensing and streamlined regulatory processes to better capitalize on its energy opportunities. A highly skilled workforce and an experienced local business community complete the momentum that can bring new energy opportunities to markets - all from a close and easily accessible ally.

              Delegate Costs:
              • Early Bird rate (Before Aug 15th) - $600.00 + hst
              • Regular rate (After Aug 15th) - $725.00 + hst

              Exhibitor Costs: (10x10 space):
              • Early Bird rate (Before Aug 15th) - $850.00 + hst
              • Regular rate (After Aug 15th) - $1200.00 + hst

              Pioneer Dinner Costs:
              • Single Ticket - $125.00 + hst
              • Corporate Table of 10 - $1250.00 + hst

              For additional information:
              Amanda White, Manager of Events & Member Services
              902-496-3183
              amanda@otans.com
              http://www.coreconference.com

                Address: 1800 Argyle Street Halifax NS
                Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 902 496-3183 
                 

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                Halifax Pop Explosion

                Oct 20 to Oct 25
                Held every October in a variety of venues throughout Halifax, this festival began in 1993. Music enthusiasts will find well over 100 musical acts to enjoy over the course of this five day event. Past performers of the Halifax Pop Explosion include, the Arcade Fire, Stars, Jason Collett and Cat Power.

                  Address: 5467 Cornwallis Street Halifax NS
                  Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 902 482-8176 
                   

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                  Annual Port of Wines Festival
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                  This event, held at the Halifax World Trade Convention Centre, features over 300 hundred wines and a five-course dinner. There are also seminars and a silent auction.

                    Address: 1800 Argyle St Halifax NS
                    Telephone 1 902 450-6752 
                     

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                    The Best of the Classroom Experience

                    Nov 21
                    Many teachers are required to teach sexuality education in one capacity or another. Since sex education can be a difficult subject to teach, we will provide you with some of the most successful activities on how to transmit sexual health information to your students while having a good time.

                    Having teachers present materials using fun and captivating teaching activities may help increase students’ attention, enhance peer group communication, and create the best classroom experience.

                    Participants will be given practical tools to teach this subject to grade levels 5 to 11.

                    Activities will include areas:
                    Puberty
                    Anatomy
                    Contraception
                    Sexually Transmitted Infections
                    Condom use
                    Cost: $275.00 + Taxes Send an Email Send an Email 
                    Telephone 1 514 730-7123 
                     

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                    VON Chocolate Lovers Ball

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                    Feb 9, The Lord Nelson Hotel, from 8 pm until midnight, $50 per ticket
                    Chocolate Desserts & Chocolate Fountain, Fortune Teller, Live Band & Dancing, Silent Auction & Razzle Dazzle.
                    Funds raised go to support VON Greater Halifax Community Charitable Support Programs - helping local seniors maintain their independence in their own homes. Send an Email Send an Email 
                    Telephone 1 902 981-2453 
                     

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                    Atlantic Band Festival

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                    Performers, teachers and adjudicators from across Canada and the United States converge on Nova Scotia each may for the largest band festival on the East Coast. Over 3000 musicians in concert bands, choirs, orchestras, chamber choirs and jazz and brass bands gather together for clinics and performances at this educational festival.
                      Send an Email Send an Email 
                      Telephone 1 902 886-3060 
                       

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                      Blue Nose Marathon

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                      An international marathon that begins at Brunswick St in downtown Halifax. A variety of running and walking events are offered to suit all fitness levels. Choose from the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K Race, 5K Run-Walk, Team Relay Marathon or the Youth Run. Send an Email Send an Email 
                       

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                      Halifax Coronation Street Pingfest

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                      This event unites the colourful fans of the popular British soap and longest-running TV show in history, Coronation Street. The name 'Pingfest" originally came from a mispelling of the word 'Pintfest', and now the word is common vocabulary to corrie lovers throughout the world. Pingfests often feature stars of the show. Send an Email Send an Email 
                       

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                      Explore Oak Island Days

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                      Explore Oak Island Days, June 20 - 22/08 at the Oak Island Resort in Western Shore, Nova Scotia. A three day celebration of the history and mystery of Oak Island, the world's longest running and most famous treasure hunt. Listen to guest speakers, see artifacts, photograhs, maps and much more. Tour Oak Island with an experienced tour guide, enjoy dinner and entertainment on Saturday evening. Visit www.oakislandsociety for many more details, click on agenda. Or call 902-275-3718, e-mail flhs@eastlink.ca
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                      Telephone 1 902 275-3718 
                       

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                      Nova Scotia Multicultural Festival

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                      An annual event that embraces and celebrates cultural diversity. Over 25 distinct ethno-cultural groups participate in this festival. Send an Email Send an Email 
                      Telephone 1 902 423-6534 
                       

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                      The Nova Scotia International Tattoo

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                      No, it's not that permanent branding all the kids are getting on their bodies - it's a huge indoor exhibition that celebrates Canada's military present and past. The show features over 2000 civilian and military performers in an exciting, world-class 2-hour show. Entertainment includes bands, choirs, acrobats, comedians, military displays, competitions and more. Send an Email Send an Email 
                      Telephone 1 800 563-1114 
                       

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                      Halifax Dragon Boat Festival

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                      The Halifax Dragon Boat Festival brings competitors and audiences out by the thousands in support of the Nova Scotia Amateur Sport Fund. The event features over 70 teams of 20 paddlers, plus a drummer to keep the paddle-rhythm, competing in a number of fun and friendly races.

                        Address: Lake Banook Halifax NS
                        Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 902 425-5450 
                         

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                        Halifax Highland Games and Scottish Festival

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                        One of the most popular events of its kind in Canada, the Halifax Highland Games and Scottish Festival celebrates Scottish history and culture. The event includes piping, drum, pipe band and highland dancing competitions, heavyweight challenges, country dancing demonstrations, concessions, food vendors, beer gardens, Celtic wares vendors, music and more.

                          Address: The Garrison Grounds At The Base Of Citadel Hill, Entrances Located On Both Ahearn Avenue & Sackvill Halifax NS